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Suggested terms: Lou Miller, Australian, Tasmania
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set off
Meaning: To begin a journey.
Example: Before we set off, I want to tell you a few things.
stand out
Meaning: To be easily noticeable or distinctive.
Example: The boats have a light green exterior to stand out.
throw away
Meaning: To discard something as trash.
Example: Please don’t throw anything into the sea.
lost for words
Meaning: Unable to speak because of surprise or amazement.
Example: The caves are so amazing that people are lost for words.
pop up
Meaning: To appear suddenly or unexpectedly.
Example: A seal might pop up right in front of you.
exterior
IPA (UK): /ɪkˈstɪə.ri.ər/
IPA (US): /ɪkˈstɪr.i.ɚ/
Meaning: The outside surface of something.
Meaning: The outside surface of something.
Example: The boats now have a light green exterior.
isolated
IPA (UK): /ˈaɪ.sə.leɪ.tɪd/
IPA (US): /ˈaɪ.sə.leɪ.t̬ɪd/
Meaning: Far away from other places or people.
Meaning: Far away from other places or people.
Example: The lighthouse sits in a very isolated spot.
inquisitive
IPA (UK): /ɪnˈkwɪz.ɪ.tɪv/
IPA (US): /ɪnˈkwɪz.ə.t̬ɪv/
Meaning: Curious; wanting to know or learn more.
Meaning: Curious; wanting to know or learn more.
Example: Fur seals are inquisitive creatures.
predator
IPA (UK): /ˈpred.ə.tər/
IPA (US): /ˈpred.ə.t̬ɚ/
Meaning: An animal that hunts and eats other animals.
Meaning: An animal that hunts and eats other animals.
Example: Orca whales are predators of fur seals.
formation
IPA (UK): /fɔːˈmeɪ.ʃən/
IPA (US): /fɔːrˈmeɪ.ʃən/
Meaning: A structure or arrangement created naturally.
Meaning: A structure or arrangement created naturally.
Example: The narrow channel has incredible rock formations.
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